{ "tenant": "us-open-tennis", "route": "/where-to-stay/pod-39", "destination": { "slug": "us-open-tennis", "name": "US Open", "destinationName": "New York", "guideType": "tournament-travel", "destination": { "city": "New York", "country": "United States", "region": "New York", "timezone": "America/New_York", "currency": "USD", "coordinates": [ -73.8475, 40.75 ], "id": "new-york", "latitude": 40.75, "longitude": -73.8475 }, "edition": { "year": 2027, "status": "research-draft", "verificationRequired": true, "id": "us-open-2027", "tournamentId": "us-open", "venueId": "usta-billie-jean-king-national-tennis-center" } }, "scope": "Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability.", "data": { "tournament": { "name": "US Open", "year": 2027, "category": "grand-slam", "categoryLabel": "Grand Slam", "competitions": [ "men", "women" ], "officialUrl": "https://www.usopen.org/", "venueName": "USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center", "dates": null, "openingWeekDates": null, "mainDrawDates": null, "dateLabel": "Full 2027 programme to be confirmed", "planningNote": "Check the official order of play, ticket conditions and last transport home for your chosen day. Match finish times vary.", "editorialRelationship": "independent-unofficial-guide", "visitorAdvice": "Check the daily order of play, the entrance on your ticket and your return journey. Match finish times vary.", "id": "us-open", "venueId": "usta-billie-jean-king-national-tennis-center" }, "hotel": { "id": "pod-39", "slug": "pod-39", "name": "Pod 39", "category": "accommodation", "recordType": "accommodation", "tier": "budget", "budgetTierId": "budget", "area": "Murray Hill · Midtown East", "address": "145 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016", "description": "Pod 39 puts its character into the shared spaces as much as the bedrooms. Behind the older Murray Hill façade are a lively lobby and the Playroom Lounge, where board games, places to work and a fireplace give you somewhere to spend time beyond the room. It suits visitors who plan to use New York extensively and want a smaller Manhattan base with some personality.\n\nThe accommodation is deliberately compact. For a solo traveller, that can be a sensible exchange for the location; for two people with large cases, it is a more consequential choice. The useful distinction is between having somewhere comfortable to sleep and wanting the bedroom itself to be a substantial part of the holiday. The separate-bed and connected family options are explained in the room details, rather than assumed from the headline price.\n\nArthur & Sons supplies an Italian dining option at the property, while Artie’s Backroom adds another reason to come back for a drink or a bite on a city evening. The rooftop and lounge appeal should be treated as public-space experiences, not as a view promised from an ordinary bedroom. Restaurant and bar opening hours remain separate from hotel reception.\n\nMurray Hill works well for a trip that includes Grand Central, Midtown and time further afield. The station provides connections across the city, but it is also an outing in its own right; Bryant Park offers a different stop to the west. Staying here gives you a Manhattan evening around the city portion of the trip, instead of returning to Queens every night.\n\nThe compromise is space, together with a compulsory nightly facility fee that needs to sit alongside the room price in a comparison. Breakfast is another distinction: the fee includes morning coffee and tea, rather than a full breakfast buffet. Pod 39 can work very well for a light-packing city stay, but the apparent saving should be judged against the whole rate and the layout you actually want.\n\nFor tennis, walk to Grand Central for the 7. The advantage is the combination of a Midtown East base and a through subway journey to Mets–Willets Point; the trade-off is a longer return across Queens than from a Flushing hotel. Keep a rooftop or restaurant booking on a separate evening from a match with an uncertain finish.", "shortDescription": "A Murray Hill hotel with compact private-bathroom pods, social spaces and a practical Grand Central connection.", "circuitAccess": "Walk to Grand Central–42 St · 7 train, take a Flushing-bound 7 to Mets–Willets Point, then follow the signed tennis-center approach to Main Entry. Confirm the entrance and opening time on your 2027 ticket.", "stayTradeoff": "Compact rooms and a compulsory facility fee; morning coffee and tea are not a full breakfast, and the rooftop is a shared venue.", "officialUrl": "https://www.thepodhotel.com/pod-39", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.7494052, "longitude": -73.976574 }, "pricing": { "raceWeekendEstimate": { "low": 190, "high": 330, "currency": "USD", "edition": 2027, "estimateType": "editorial-allowance" }, "generalBenchmark": null, "selectedRaceQuote": null, "eventNightLabel": "US Open travel night", "rateNotice": "Current facility fee $29.84 including tax / room / night; room taxes and other charges extra." }, "priceText": "Estimated room total for your selected dates. Current ordinary-pod facility fee $29.84 including tax per room per night is additional to the room rate. Other room taxes and selected extras are separate.", "bookingText": "Compare the room rate plus the compulsory facility fee. Telephone the hotel for Queen + Bunk, select Queen ADA explicitly when required, and notify reception of an arrival after midnight.", "bookingDetails": { "officialBookingUrl": "https://www.thepodhotel.com/pod-39", "minimumStay": null, "cancellationPolicy": "Check cancellation deadlines, deposits, prepayment and refunds on the selected rate.", "paymentPolicy": "The current compulsory facility fee is $29.84 including tax per room per night, in addition to the room rate. Obtain the total with room taxes and any extras before paying." }, "keyFacts": [ "Private bathrooms throughout the published pod range", "Queen + Bunk combines two connected rooms and two bathrooms", "Playroom Lounge, Arthur & Sons and Artie’s Backroom", "Morning coffee and tea included in the facility-fee services" ], "roomCategories": [ { "name": "Single Pod · one twin bed", "published_max_guests": 1 }, { "name": "Full Pod · one full bed; recommended for solo travel", "published_max_guests": 2 }, { "name": "Queen Pod · one queen bed", "published_max_guests": 2 }, { "name": "Bunk Pod · twin bunks", "published_max_guests": 2 }, { "name": "Queen + Bunk · connected rooms, two private bathrooms; telephone booking", "published_max_guests": 4 }, { "name": "Queen ADA · accessible queen category; request the required shower", "published_max_guests": 2 } ], "checkInLocal": "15:00", "checkOutLocal": "13:00", "amenities": { "breakfast": { "status": "conditional", "note": "Morning coffee and tea are included in facility-fee services; meals are separate." }, "accessibility": { "status": "conditional", "note": "Queen ADA is a specific room category. Arrange the exact shower and access features required." }, "late_food": { "status": "conditional", "note": "Arthur & Sons and Artie’s Backroom have their own service hours; do not rely on a full meal after a late match." }, "circuit_transfer": { "status": "unverified", "note": "No 2027 US Open hotel shuttle is confirmed here. Use the public-transport advice or arrange a separate transfer." }, "gym_spa": { "status": "confirmed", "note": "Access to a local gym is listed among facility-fee services; this is not an on-site hotel gym." }, "checkout_luggage": { "status": "confirmed", "note": "Same-day luggage storage before check-in or after checkout is listed among facility-fee services." }, "wifi": { "status": "confirmed", "note": "High-speed Wi-Fi is included among facility-fee services." } }, "cardSummary": { "room": "Full or queen pod · choose the bed layout", "bestFor": "Compact rooms and Midtown East exploring", "access": "Grand Central–42 St · 7 train → Mets–Willets Point → Main Entry", "accessNotice": "Check station lifts, Mets event-ramp hours and your last return connection." }, "accessLabel": "Venue journey", "accessNotice": "The Mets event ramp is on the Flushing-bound platform and opens for major events only. Check its 2027 hours and lifts at your starting station. Mets LIRR is not accessible; use the 7 approach when you need the ramp. Final accessible circulation into renovated Arthur Ashe is to be confirmed; arrange the hotel room and venue assistance separately.", "gallery": [ { "src": "/new-york/us-open-tennis/_guide/images/hotels/us-open-tennis/pod-39/pod-39-complete-brick-building-and-east-39th-street-arrival-v3.webp", "alt": "Pod 39’s brick building, rooftop arches and East 39th Street entrance", "label": "Building and arrival", "role": "exterior", "sceneType": "full-building-exterior" }, { "src": "/new-york/us-open-tennis/_guide/images/hotels/us-open-tennis/pod-39/pod-39-double-pod-room-and-wood-paneling-v2.webp", "alt": "Double pod room at Pod 39", "label": "Double pod room", "role": "room", "sceneType": "generated-room-reconstruction" }, { "src": "/new-york/us-open-tennis/_guide/images/hotels/us-open-tennis/pod-39/pod-39-timber-reception-wall-red-sofa-and-concierge-counter-v1.webp", "alt": "Pod 39’s timber reception wall, red seating and concierge counter.", "label": "Reception lounge", "role": "interior" }, { "src": "/new-york/us-open-tennis/_guide/images/hotels/us-open-tennis/pod-39/pod-39-single-pod-timber-headboard-shutters-and-desk-v1.webp", "alt": "A Single Pod at Pod 39 with timber headboard, dark shutters and a compact desk.", "label": "Single Pod", "role": "interior" }, { "src": "/new-york/us-open-tennis/_guide/images/hotels/us-open-tennis/pod-39/pod-39-bunk-pod-red-quilts-and-window-desk-v1.webp", "alt": "Red-quilted bunks and a window-side desk in a Pod 39 room.", "label": "Bunk Pod", "role": "interior" } ], "detailRoute": "/where-to-stay/pod-39", "faq": [ { "q": "How do I get from this hotel to the US Open?", "a": "Walk to Grand Central–42 St · 7 train, take a Flushing-bound 7 to Mets–Willets Point, then follow the signed tennis-center approach to Main Entry. Confirm the entrance and opening time on your 2027 ticket." }, { "q": "What changes if I need step-free travel?", "a": "The Mets event ramp is on the Flushing-bound platform and opens for major events only. Check its 2027 hours and lifts at your starting station. Mets LIRR is not accessible; use the 7 approach when you need the ramp. Final accessible circulation into renovated Arthur Ashe is to be confirmed; arrange the hotel room and venue assistance separately." }, { "q": "Do Pod 39 rooms have private bathrooms?", "a": "Yes. The published Single, Full, Queen and Bunk categories have private bathrooms with rain showerheads. Queen + Bunk is two connected rooms, each with its own bathroom." }, { "q": "How should a family book?", "a": "Queen + Bunk sleeps four and combines a Queen Pod with a Mini Bunk Pod. The hotel directs guests to call 844-POD-ROOM to book it. It is a connected arrangement, not an extra bed automatically added to a standard pod." }, { "q": "What does the facility fee cover?", "a": "The current compulsory fee is $29.84 including tax per room per night, additional to the room rate. Listed services include morning coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, local gym access, same-day luggage storage and walking tours. Early check-in and late checkout depend on availability." }, { "q": "Is breakfast included?", "a": "Morning coffee and tea are included in the facility-fee services; a full breakfast is not listed as an inclusion. Budget for breakfast food separately unless your chosen package explicitly supplies it." }, { "q": "What are the arrival and payment conditions?", "a": "Check-in is 15:00 and checkout 13:00. The minimum check-in age is 18. Guests arriving after midnight should notify the hotel. Major credit cards are accepted; the current FAQ says cash and cheques are not accepted." }, { "q": "Which room is best for one person?", "a": "A Single Pod sleeps one in a twin bed. The Full Pod can sleep two, but the hotel recommends it for solo travellers. 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Behind the older Murray Hill façade are a lively lobby and the Playroom Lounge, where board games, places to work and a fireplace give you somewhere to spend time beyond the room. It suits visitors who plan to use New York extensively and want a smaller Manhattan base with some personality.\n\nThe accommodation is deliberately compact. For a solo traveller, that can be a sensible exchange for the location; for two people with large cases, it is a more consequential choice. The useful distinction is between having somewhere comfortable to sleep and wanting the bedroom itself to be a substantial part of the holiday. The separate-bed and connected family options are explained in the room details, rather than assumed from the headline price.\n\nArthur & Sons supplies an Italian dining option at the property, while Artie’s Backroom adds another reason to come back for a drink or a bite on a city evening. 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A Queen Pod offers a different bed choice for a couple." } } ] } ] } ], "editorialMarkdown": "## Pod 39\n\nA Murray Hill hotel with compact private-bathroom pods, social spaces and a practical Grand Central connection.\n\n[Explore the stay]()\n\nStay level **Budget**\n\nYour dates **28 Aug 2027 – 1 Sept 2027**\n\nArea **Murray Hill · Midtown East**\n\n01 / The stay\n\n### Compact rooms and Midtown East exploring\n\nCompact rooms and a compulsory facility fee; morning coffee and tea are not a full breakfast, and the rooftop is a shared venue.\n\nPod 39 puts its character into the shared spaces as much as the bedrooms. Behind the older Murray Hill façade are a lively lobby and the Playroom Lounge, where board games, places to work and a fireplace give you somewhere to spend time beyond the room. It suits visitors who plan to use New York extensively and want a smaller Manhattan base with some personality.\n\nThe accommodation is deliberately compact. For a solo traveller, that can be a sensible exchange for the location; for two people with large cases, it is a more consequential choice. The useful distinction is between having somewhere comfortable to sleep and wanting the bedroom itself to be a substantial part of the holiday. The separate-bed and connected family options are explained in the room details, rather than assumed from the headline price.\n\nArthur & Sons supplies an Italian dining option at the property, while Artie’s Backroom adds another reason to come back for a drink or a bite on a city evening. The rooftop and lounge appeal should be treated as public-space experiences, not as a view promised from an ordinary bedroom. Restaurant and bar opening hours remain separate from hotel reception.\n\nMurray Hill works well for a trip that includes Grand Central, Midtown and time further afield. The station provides connections across the city, but it is also an outing in its own right; Bryant Park offers a different stop to the west. Staying here gives you a Manhattan evening around the city portion of the trip, instead of returning to Queens every night.\n\nThe compromise is space, together with a compulsory nightly facility fee that needs to sit alongside the room price in a comparison. Breakfast is another distinction: the fee includes morning coffee and tea, rather than a full breakfast buffet. Pod 39 can work very well for a light-packing city stay, but the apparent saving should be judged against the whole rate and the layout you actually want.\n\nFor tennis, walk to Grand Central for the 7. The advantage is the combination of a Midtown East base and a through subway journey to Mets–Willets Point; the trade-off is a longer return across Queens than from a Flushing hotel. Keep a rooftop or restaurant booking on a separate evening from a match with an uncertain finish.\n\n![Pod 39, New York]()\n\nWhere to stay **Pod 39** New York\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Pod 39: stay essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n Private bathrooms throughout the published pod range\n2. 02\n\n Queen + Bunk combines two connected rooms and two bathrooms\n3. 03\n\n Playroom Lounge, Arthur & Sons and Artie’s Backroom\n4. 04\n\n Morning coffee and tea included in the facility-fee services\n5. 05\n\n Single Pod · one twin bed · Up to 1 guests\n6. 06\n\n Full Pod · one full bed; recommended for solo travel · Up to 2 guests\n7. 07\n\n Queen Pod · one queen bed · Up to 2 guests\n8. 08\n\n Bunk Pod · twin bunks · Up to 2 guests\n9. 09\n\n Queen + Bunk · connected rooms, two private bathrooms; telephone booking · Up to 4 guests\n10. 10\n\n Queen ADA · accessible queen category; request the required shower · Up to 2 guests\n11. 11\n\n Breakfast: Room or rate dependent · Morning coffee and tea are included in facility-fee services; meals are separate.\n12. 12\n\n Accessible facilities: Room or rate dependent · Queen ADA is a specific room category. Arrange the exact shower and access features required.\n13. 13\n\n Late dining: Room or rate dependent · Arthur & Sons and Artie’s Backroom have their own service hours; do not rely on a full meal after a late match.\n14. 14\n\n Circuit transfer: Confirm with hotel · No 2027 US Open hotel shuttle is confirmed here. Use the public-transport advice or arrange a separate transfer.\n15. 15\n\n Gym & spa: Available · Access to a local gym is listed among facility-fee services; this is not an on-site hotel gym.\n16. 16\n\n Checkout & luggage: Available · Same-day luggage storage before check-in or after checkout is listed among facility-fee services.\n17. 17\n\n Wi-Fi: Available · High-speed Wi-Fi is included among facility-fee services.\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your stay\n\n#### Price & inclusions\n\nCurrency\n\nPrices shown in USD.\n\nEstimated total\n\n≈ USD 1,040\n\nEstimated room total for your selected dates. Current ordinary-pod facility fee $29.84 including tax per room per night is additional to the room rate. Other room taxes and selected extras are separate.\n\n#### Check-in & checkout\n\nCheck-in\n\n15:00\n\nCheckout\n\n13:00\n\n#### Venue journey\n\n145 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016\n\nWalk to Grand Central–42 St · 7 train, take a Flushing-bound 7 to Mets–Willets Point, then follow the signed tennis-center approach to Main Entry. Confirm the entrance and opening time on your 2027 ticket.\n\nThe Mets event ramp is on the Flushing-bound platform and opens for major events only. Check its 2027 hours and lifts at your starting station. Mets LIRR is not accessible; use the 7 approach when you need the ramp. Final accessible circulation into renovated Arthur Ashe is to be confirmed; arrange the hotel room and venue assistance separately.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Choose your room & rate\n\nCompare the room rate plus the compulsory facility fee. Telephone the hotel for Queen + Bunk, select Queen ADA explicitly when required, and notify reception of an arrival after midnight.\n\nCheck cancellation deadlines, deposits, prepayment and refunds on the selected rate.\n\nThe current compulsory facility fee is $29.84 including tax per room per night, in addition to the room rate. Obtain the total with room taxes and any extras before paying.\n\n#### Return to your hotel\n\nTake the Manhattan-bound 7 back to Grand Central–42 St, then return along the street route to the hotel. If you use the Mets event ramp, the accessible Manhattan return first travels via Flushing–Main St. Check service changes before leaving the grounds.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Pod 39\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / New York\n\n### More things to do\n*in New York*\n\nExplore New York activities, sights and places to eat. Compare the time to allow, costs and booking details, then save your favourites to your itinerary.\n\n01 Restaurants & counters\n\n [![Grand Central Oyster Bar]()\n\n 01 Restaurants & counters **Grand Central Oyster Bar** $$$$ Estimated $103.10 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seafood Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Eataly NYC Flatiron]()\n\n 02 Restaurants & counters **Eataly NYC Flatiron** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Italian Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Crif Dogs with optional PDT]()\n\n 03 Restaurants & counters **Crif Dogs with optional PDT** $$ Estimated $21.78 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Loaded hot-dog shop and separately booked cocktail bar Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Katz’s Delicatessen]()\n\n 04 Restaurants & counters **Katz’s Delicatessen** $$ Estimated $40.88 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Pastrami deli and counter experience Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Russ & Daughters Houston Street shop]()\n\n 05 Restaurants & counters **Russ & Daughters Houston Street shop** $$ Estimated $29.40 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Jewish appetizing shop and takeaway counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![L’Industrie West Village]()\n\n 06 Restaurants & counters **L’Industrie West Village** $$ Estimated $19.60 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Contemporary New York slice shop Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Los Tacos No. 1 Grand Central]()\n\n 07 Restaurants & counters **Los Tacos No. 1 Grand Central** $$ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Taco counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Lucali Brooklyn]()\n\n 08 Restaurants & counters **Lucali Brooklyn** $$ Estimated $38.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Whole-pie pizza restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Sylvia’s]()\n\n 09 Restaurants & counters **Sylvia’s** $$ Estimated $52.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Soul-food restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![White Bear]()\n\n 10 Restaurants & counters **White Bear** $$ Estimated $16.33 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Small dumpling counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Shanghai You Garden Flushing]()\n\n 11 Restaurants & counters **Shanghai You Garden Flushing** $$ Estimated $38.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Shanghainese dumpling restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Arepa Lady Jackson Heights]()\n\n 12 Restaurants & counters **Arepa Lady Jackson Heights** $$ Estimated $34.80 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Colombian arepa restaurant with street-vendor roots Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Zaab Zaab Elmhurst]()\n\n 13 Restaurants & counters **Zaab Zaab Elmhurst** $$ Estimated $52.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Isan Thai restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![AbuQir]()\n\n 14 Restaurants & counters **AbuQir** $$ Estimated $64.44 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Egyptian seafood counter and restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n02 Destination dining\n\n [![Keens Steakhouse]()\n\n 15 Destination dining **Keens Steakhouse** $$$$$ Estimated $170.12 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Steakhouse Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Atomix]()\n\n 16 Destination dining **Atomix** $$$$$ Estimated $568.87 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Contemporary Korean tasting counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Jungsik New York]()\n\n 17 Destination dining **Jungsik New York** $$$$$ Estimated $463.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Modern Korean fine dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Sushi Sho]()\n\n 18 Destination dining **Sushi Sho** $$$$$ Estimated $670.15 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Edomae-rooted omakase counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Le Bernardin]()\n\n 19 Destination dining **Le Bernardin** $$$$$ Estimated $335.08 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seafood fine dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Meju]()\n\n 20 Destination dining **Meju** $$$$$ Estimated $333.16 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Korean fermentation-focused chef’s counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Aska]()\n\n 21 Destination dining **Aska** $$$$$ Estimated $528.39 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Nordic-influenced tasting restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Semma]()\n\n 22 Destination dining **Semma** $$$$$ Estimated $119.85 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Regional South Indian à la carte dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Dirt Candy]()\n\n 23 Destination dining **Dirt Candy** $$$$$ Estimated $139.36 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Vegetable-led tasting restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n03 Beer gardens & bars\n\n [![Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden]()\n\n 24 Beer gardens & bars **Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden** $$ Estimated $48.97 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Czech & Slovak Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Rudy’s Bar & Grill]()\n\n 25 Beer gardens & bars **Rudy’s Bar & Grill** $$ Estimated $7.73 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Historic dive bar with hot dogs Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n04 Museums & landmarks\n\n [![Queens Museum]()\n\n 26 Museums & landmarks **Queens Museum** Explore experience]() [![MoMA PS1]()\n\n 27 Museums & landmarks **MoMA PS1** Explore experience]() [![Grand Central Terminal]()\n\n 28 Museums & landmarks **Grand Central Terminal** Explore experience]() [![The Met Fifth Avenue]()\n\n 29 Museums & landmarks **The Met Fifth Avenue** Explore experience]() [![MoMA — Midtown]()\n\n 30 Museums & landmarks **MoMA — Midtown** Explore experience]() [![American Museum of Natural History]()\n\n 31 Museums & landmarks **American Museum of Natural History** Explore experience]() [![9/11 Memorial & Museum]()\n\n 32 Museums & landmarks **9/11 Memorial & Museum** Explore experience]() [![Intrepid Museum]()\n\n 33 Museums & landmarks **Intrepid Museum** Explore experience]() [![Whitney Museum of American Art]()\n\n 34 Museums & landmarks **Whitney Museum of American Art** Explore experience]() [![Museum of the Moving Image]()\n\n 35 Museums & landmarks **Museum of the Moving Image** Explore experience]() [![The Noguchi Museum]()\n\n 36 Museums & landmarks **The Noguchi Museum** Explore experience]() [![New York Hall of Science]()\n\n 37 Museums & landmarks **New York Hall of Science** Explore experience]()\n\n05 Parks & gardens\n\n [![Gantry Plaza State Park]()\n\n 38 Parks & gardens **Gantry Plaza State Park** Explore experience]() [![Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Unisphere]()\n\n 39 Parks & gardens **Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Unisphere** Explore experience]() [![Bryant Park]()\n\n 40 Parks & gardens **Bryant Park** Explore experience]() [![The High Line]()\n\n 41 Parks & gardens **The High Line** Explore experience]() [![Central Park — Bethesda Terrace & the Lake]()\n\n 42 Parks & gardens **Central Park — Bethesda Terrace & the Lake** Explore experience]() [![Governors Island]()\n\n 43 Parks & gardens **Governors Island** Explore experience]()\n\n06 Street food & hot dogs\n\n [![Birria-Landia Queens truck]()\n\n 44 Street food & hot dogs **Birria-Landia Queens truck** $ Estimated $22.86 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Birria taco truck Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![NY Dosas]()\n\n 45 Street food & hot dogs **NY Dosas** $ Estimated $17.42 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Vegan South Indian pushcart Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Adel’s Famous Halal Food]()\n\n 46 Street food & hot dogs **Adel’s Famous Halal Food** $ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Halal rice-platter cart Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Gray’s Papaya]()\n\n 47 Street food & hot dogs **Gray’s Papaya** $ Estimated $14.15 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. New York frank counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Tong Bangladeshi street food]()\n\n 48 Street food & hot dogs **Tong Bangladeshi street food** $ Estimated $20.69 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bangladeshi street-food cart Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n07 Coffee, bagels & baking\n\n [![Ess-a-Bagel Third Avenue]()\n\n 49 Coffee, bagels & baking **Ess-a-Bagel Third Avenue** $ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bagel counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Supermoon Bakehouse]()\n\n 50 Coffee, bagels & baking **Supermoon Bakehouse** $ Estimated $19.60 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Creative bakery Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Culture Espresso Bryant Park]()\n\n 51 Coffee, bagels & baking **Culture Espresso Bryant Park** $ Estimated $13.07 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Independent coffee shop Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n08 Seasonal food markets\n\n [![Queens Night Market]()\n\n 52 Seasonal food markets **Queens Night Market** $$ Estimated $32.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seasonal international night market Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n09 Skyline views & tram rides\n\n [![SUMMIT One Vanderbilt]()\n\n 53 Skyline views & tram rides **SUMMIT One Vanderbilt** Explore experience]() [![Top of the Rock]()\n\n 54 Skyline views & tram rides **Top of the Rock** Explore experience]() [![Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk]()\n\n 55 Skyline views & tram rides **Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk** Explore experience]()\n\n10 Harbour & island ferries\n\n [![Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry]()\n\n 56 Harbour & island ferries **Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry** Explore experience]()\n\n11 City walks\n\n [![Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walk]()\n\n 57 City walks **Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walk** Explore experience]()\n\n12 Baseball & stadium visits\n\n [![Citi Field — Mets baseball & ballpark tours]()\n\n 58 Baseball & stadium visits **Citi Field — Mets baseball & ballpark tours** Explore experience]()\n\n13 Beaches & the coast\n\n [![Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk]()\n\n 59 Beaches & the coast **Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk** Explore experience]()\n\n14 Theatre, jazz & comedy\n\n [![TKTS Times Square — choose a theatre night]()\n\n 60 Theatre, jazz & comedy **TKTS Times Square — choose a theatre night** Explore experience]() [![Village Vanguard]()\n\n 61 Theatre, jazz & comedy **Village Vanguard** Explore experience]() [![Comedy Cellar — MacDougal Street]()\n\n 62 Theatre, jazz & comedy **Comedy Cellar — MacDougal Street** Explore experience]()\n\n15 Food at the tennis\n\n [![Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.]()\n\n 63 Food at the tennis **Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.** $$ Estimated $35.93 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Substantial stadium sandwich Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![COQODAQ / CQDQ]()\n\n 64 Food at the tennis **COQODAQ / CQDQ** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Playful premium fried chicken Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Miznon]()\n\n 65 Food at the tennis **Miznon** $$ Estimated $34.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Mediterranean alternative Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![The Migrant Kitchen]()\n\n 66 Food at the tennis **The Migrant Kitchen** $$ Estimated $34.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bowl or salad meal Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Salt Hank’s]()\n\n 67 Food at the tennis **Salt Hank’s** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. French dip sandwich Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Van Leeuwen Ice Cream]()\n\n 68 Food at the tennis **Van Leeuwen Ice Cream** $$ Estimated $10.89 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Sweet break Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Honey Deuce]()\n\n 69 Food at the tennis **Honey Deuce** $$ Optional cocktail estimate $32.66 per guest aged 21 or over, including tax. Optional signature cocktail Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n16 Go deeper\n\n06 / Good to know\n\n### Pod 39: frequently asked questions\n\n01 How do I get from this hotel to the US Open?\n\nWalk to Grand Central–42 St · 7 train, take a Flushing-bound 7 to Mets–Willets Point, then follow the signed tennis-center approach to Main Entry. Confirm the entrance and opening time on your 2027 ticket.\n\n02 What changes if I need step-free travel?\n\nThe Mets event ramp is on the Flushing-bound platform and opens for major events only. Check its 2027 hours and lifts at your starting station. Mets LIRR is not accessible; use the 7 approach when you need the ramp. Final accessible circulation into renovated Arthur Ashe is to be confirmed; arrange the hotel room and venue assistance separately.\n\n03 Do Pod 39 rooms have private bathrooms?\n\nYes. The published Single, Full, Queen and Bunk categories have private bathrooms with rain showerheads. Queen + Bunk is two connected rooms, each with its own bathroom.\n\n04 How should a family book?\n\nQueen + Bunk sleeps four and combines a Queen Pod with a Mini Bunk Pod. The hotel directs guests to call 844-POD-ROOM to book it. It is a connected arrangement, not an extra bed automatically added to a standard pod.\n\n05 What does the facility fee cover?\n\nThe current compulsory fee is $29.84 including tax per room per night, additional to the room rate. Listed services include morning coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, local gym access, same-day luggage storage and walking tours. Early check-in and late checkout depend on availability.\n\n06 Is breakfast included?\n\nMorning coffee and tea are included in the facility-fee services; a full breakfast is not listed as an inclusion. Budget for breakfast food separately unless your chosen package explicitly supplies it.\n\n07 What are the arrival and payment conditions?\n\nCheck-in is 15:00 and checkout 13:00. The minimum check-in age is 18. Guests arriving after midnight should notify the hotel. Major credit cards are accepted; the current FAQ says cash and cheques are not accepted.\n\n08 Which room is best for one person?\n\nA Single Pod sleeps one in a twin bed. The Full Pod can sleep two, but the hotel recommends it for solo travellers. A Queen Pod offers a different bed choice for a couple.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### Make New York\nyour own.\n\n[Visit the official site]()[← All hotels]()\n\nConfirm room facilities, the full stay price and booking conditions with the hotel before paying." }